Entertainment Awards Shows and Events The Best Dressed Stars at the 2024 CMT Awards See how every stylish star made an entrance at the CMT Awards, from Kelsea Ballerini to Trisha Yearwood By Jackie Fields Jackie Fields Jackie Fields is a Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. She has been working at the brand since 2005 and has 17 years reporting and writing, and eight years editing style and beauty content for the brand. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 7, 2024 08:15PM EDT Photo: Nicola Gell/FilmMagic The 2024 CMT Awards are here! Austin, Texas was ready to rock as the star-studded event kicked off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 7. The biggest names in country music descended on the Moody Center for the ceremony, among them: Kelsea Ballerini, who's hosting solo for the first time after co-hosting three times prior, Keith Urban, who's performing and the legendary Trisha Yearwood, who's receiving a new award inspired by the late June Carter Cash. Catch the 23rd iteration of the ceremony on CBS and on Paramount+. And scroll through to see the best-dressed stars at the event. 01 of 10 Kelsea Ballerini Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty All eyes were on Kelsea Ballerini in a dreamy red lace David Koma dress, coordinating Jimmy Choo shoes and EFFY Jewelry. The star, who's hosting the show solo for the first time after hosting three times with Kane Brown, is up for several awards. 02 of 10 Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Rick Kern/Getty Trisha Yearwood made a dazzling entrance in a sequin gown with major feather cuffs and strappy sandals. The music icon, who is set to perform, will also receive the first-ever June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at the event. 03 of 10 Mickey Guyton Mickey Guyton attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 7, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Nominee Mickey Guyton was dressed to impress on the red carpet in a semi-sheer, embellished Retrofête halter gown and equally blinged-out clutch. 04 of 10 Jane Seymour Jane Seymour attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Kevin Mazur/Getty British actress Jane Seymour stepped out to present at the event in a black sequin dress with a lace-trimmed neckline and tiered skirt, teamed with tri-color cowboy boots for the right hit of country flair. 05 of 10 Lainey Wilson Lainey Wilson attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Rick Kern/Getty Nominee and performer Lainey Wilson rocked her signature bell bottoms — these by Area are decked out with silver polka dots — and a matching asymmetrical Superdown top, teamed with a vintage necklace from Double D, Minnie Lane jewelry, a ring by Keaton Sanders Design and a Charlie 1 Horse hat. 06 of 10 GloRilla GloRilla attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Rapper GloRilla hit the red carpet in a draped bustier gown with a thigh-high split that revealed her lace-up sandals. Her accessory of choice? Grills. 07 of 10 Emma Roberts Emma Roberts attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/WireImage Presenter Emma Roberts topped off her blush, one-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana gown with a draped bustier with a rose colored lip. 08 of 10 Amber Riley Amber Riley attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Amber Riley struck a pose in a sequin and fringe-covered dress and sparkly sandals, before presenting. 09 of 10 Carly Pearce Carly Pearce attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/WireImage Nominee and presenter Carly Pearce put her best foot forward in a sheer top that revealed her metallic bra, and towering embellished platforms (all Dolce & Gabbana) styled with Celeste Starre earrings and Nadri rings. 10 of 10 Gayle King Gayle King attends the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Chris Saucedo/WireImage Presenter Gayle King lit up the carpet in a neon green sequin Badgley Mischka suit, plus a matching top and pointy heels. A equally blingy rainbow clutch completed her colorful look. Close